Finance Minor

(Minor Code: 05041) (SIMS Code: 222116)

Courses in the minor may not be counted toward the major, but may be used to satisfy preparation for the major and general education requirements, if applicable. A minimum of six upper division units must be completed in residence at San Diego State University. Students with a major in the Fowler College of Business, Hospitality and Tourism Management, or International Business should choose courses carefully with an adviser in their major department and the Fowler Center for Student Success.

Students must meet the prerequisites for the minor in effect at the time that they declare the minor. Contact the Fowler Center for Student Success for admissions criteria and procedures.

Admission

Admission to the minor in finance requires completion of at least 60 units with a minimum overall GPA of 2.9 and completion of

ACCTG 201 - Financial Accounting Fundamentals Units: 3 with grades of C (2.0) or better.
STAT 119 - Elementary Statistics for Business Units: 3 with grades of C (2.0) or better.

Required Courses

The minor in finance consists of a minimum of 18-21 units to include

FIN 321 - Managerial Economics Units: 3
FIN 326 - Financial Institutions Management Units: 3
FIN 327 - Investments Units: 3
FIN 329 - International Business Finance Units: 3
ACCTG 201 - Financial Accounting Fundamentals Units: 3
B A 323 - Fundamentals of Finance Units: 3 *
STAT 119 - Elementary Statistics for Business Units: 3
or
ECON 201 - Statistical Methods Units: 3 But not both.

Note

*B A 323 waived for Fowler College of Business, Hospitality and Tourism Management, and International Business majors. Finance minor is not open to Finance, Financial Services, or Real Estate majors.